Getting kids outside: tips for using technology to your advantage #playoutdoors #greenhour

LOL (Love an Outdoor Life)

nwf.org 28 Feb '12, 3pm

Getting kids outside: tips for using technology to your advantage #playoutdoors #greenhour

They're also missing out on profound mood effects of outdoor time: studies show that stress levels fall within minutes of going outside. In this high-paced world, spending time in nature helps kids focus, reducing symptoms in children suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In addition, free play teaches kids to share, cooperate and resolve problems, whereas kids who interact primarily online can feel withdrawn and socially isolated.

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